From Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Zamfara State Government, and the State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded urgent apology from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, for posting…
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji Rescue 52 Kidnapped Victims in Sokoto
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The combined troops of the Joint Task Force North-West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) in continuation with onslaught against terrorists have successfully rescued 52 kidnapped victims in Isa local…
3,413 inmates on death row in Nigeria – official
The nation’s correctional centres have 3,413 inmates on death row, according to Mr Abubakar Umar, spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS). Umar told newsmen on Friday in Abuja that the total…
WHO Raises Alarm On Spike In Dengue Infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally, which represents a potentially high public health threat. The UN health agency gave the…
NRI 2023 Ranking: Nigeria Needs Urgent Tech Revamp, Says CITAD’s Boss
By Mustapha Salisu Y. Z. Ya’u, the Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), recently addressed the press regarding Nigeria’s standing in the 2023 Global Network Readiness Index…
YOSPIS Appoints Barr. Nura as Vice Chairman, Welcomes New Reference Group Members
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has announced the appointment of Barrister Nura Ahmad Muhammad as its new Vice Chairman, along with…
Crime: Security Agencies Hunt For 72 Brigands In Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf Security operatives are embarking on a manhunt for 72 brigands who have been unleashing mayhem in parts of the Kano metropolis, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mohammed…
After Prime Time News Report, Federal Government Restores FRCN Kaduna to Airwaves
By Mustapha Salisu In a turn of events after PRIME TIME NEWS report, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna has been successfully restored to the airwaves this evening following an…
Frustration Mounts as FRCN Kaduna Remains Silent for Two Months
By Mustapha Salisu A wave of disappointment and concern is sweeping through the loyal listeners of FRCN Kaduna, the national station that has been off air for an unprecedented two months. Many…
Yuletide: CAN Lauds Jigawa Senator for Donating N1m to Christian Constituents
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the Senator representing Jigawa North-west Alhaji Babangida Hussaini for the donation of one million naira (N1,000,000) to Christian living in…
AMG Foundation, Stakeholders Empower 50 Kano Repentant Thugs as Volunteer Firefighters
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In a bid to reform the lives of repentant thugs and turn them into agents of progress, the Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation, alongside key stakeholders, has pledged…
KNSG Committed To Infrastructure Development – Information Commissioner
…Appreciates People’s Support The Kano State Government has noted with deep appreciation and satisfaction the level of enthusiasm and happiness being expressed by various segments of the public in the state over…
Zamfara Governor Presents N423bn ‘Rescue Budget’, Restates Commitment To Due Process
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, presented a budget estimate of N423,523,730,000.00 for the 2024 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The theme of the 2024 Zamfara budget is “Rescue…
Yobe Ready To Host 38th National Qur’anic Competition – Education Commissioner
From Hamisu Ado Nguru, Damaturu Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, is buzzing with activity as the countdown to the 38th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition begins. Preparations are in full swing, promising…
Promise Kept: NNPC Commissions Port Harcourt Refinery
…Achieves Mechanical Completion, Flare Start-up of Refinery’s Area 5 Plant The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of achieving the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on Area 5…
Plateau South District: Lalong Sworn In As Senator, Promises To Deliver
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A day after resigning as Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Bako Lalong has been sworn in as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District by Senate President Godswill…
Yobe To Host National Quranic Recitation Competition
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State government is to host the 38th National Quranic Recitation Competition in the state which commences tomorrow the 22 of December, 2023. The Commissioner Ministry of…
$150M Abacha Loot Return: CISLAC, TI France Urge Nigeria, France To Uphold Asset Recovery Laws
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Transparency International, TI-France chapter,have jointly called on Nigeria and France to uphold asset recovery laws ahead of the return of $150 million looted by…
Prof. Gwarzo’s Generosity Lauded by Dr. Faruq, Registrar of Nursing Council
In the interest of nursing and midwifery education, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President of the Group of MAAUN Universities has earned praise for his generosity and esteemed reputation. Dr Faruq Umar…
SWODEN Trains Jigawa Traditional/Religious Leaders, Tea Sellers On Gender Mainstreaming
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Society for Women Development and Empowerment of Nigerian (SWODEN) with support from Nutrition International has trained one hundred male motivators on Gender Mainstreaming in Jigawa state. Speaking…
First Lady Disburses N25m To Elderly Persons in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse No fewer than 250 elderly Persons have received the sum of N100,000 each from the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The support…
Dangote supports FG to break poverty, malnutrition cycle
…as gov’t enlists ADF in Core Committee Africa’s foremost philanthropist- Aliko Dangote-is supporting the Federal Government to help break the cycle of poverty and malnutrition in the country. In a move to…
Newly-Deployed Brigade Commander Visits Adamawa CP, Pledges Collaboration
From Umar Dankano, Yola Brigadier General Paul K. Zawaye, the newly-appointed commander of the 23rd Armoured Brigade in Yola, paid a courtesy visit to the Adamawa State Police Commissioner, CP Afolabi Babalola,…
Jigawa Govt Okays Over N5.98bn For 1,500 Mass Housing Construction
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Executive Council on Wednesday approved the contract for the construction of 1,500 Mass housing in the state. This was announced by the Commissioner of Information,…
Nguru Indigenes Unite to Tackle Unemployment at Maiden Meeting
From Auwal Salim, Yobe The first-ever meeting of Nguru indigenes, held in Yobe State, Nigeria, brought together technocrats, business tycoons, and academics to discuss ways to improve the living standards of the…